Minimal design, it seems simple but instead…
Do you like minimalist T-shirt designs and need some tips on how to create them? Then you're in the right place! At Burger Print , we have extensive experience in the field and dozens of affordable custom T-shirts .
Custom clothing is a very unique subject: you can see some of the most interesting and sometimes unwatchable pieces out there. To customize a T-shirt, you don't need a degree, just a lot of desire.
If you want to create a minimalist T-shirt to wear when you're out, rather than just cleaning the house, you need some advice. If you're reading this article, you probably already have some ideas—don't forget them!
Let's now take a step-by-step look at the steps you need to take to create your own minimalist T-shirt design without overthinking it.
Minimalist T-shirt design: the 4 important moments.
If you're looking for tips on how to take a great idea and bring it to fruition, then you'll find what you're looking for below.
The process of creating a minimal design t-shirt can be divided into 4 parts:
- Brainstorming (gathering ideas)
- Sketch and finishing
- Digitalization
- Press
Let's see them one by one!
1) Brainstorming (gathering ideas).
Let's start at the beginning: how do you come up with a good idea for a T-shirt design? There are many creative exercises that can help you create the perfect starting points for generating a brilliant idea.
However, keep in mind that it's all about the message or story you're trying to convey with your T-shirt's images. This should be the focal point.
Then, you need to think about what you'd feel comfortable wearing across your chest all day. If you're unsure about one of your ideas, ask your friends for feedback and tell them to be honest with you.
One of the simplest methods is to choose the main theme you want the T-shirt to represent and write it in the center of a blank page. Then, go wild with words and topics associated with your central theme.
Continue branching out related words as far away from the center of the circle as possible, associating them with the previous group. Go as far as you can, as long as you can maintain a sense of connection between the words.
Once you've built a large circle of connected words , try matching two of them on opposite sides of the circle. This will create a clean and fun idea.
Sometimes, however, the fastest way to a great idea is to let your mind wander with a pencil, a blank page, and a strong cup of coffee. But it might take longer!
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2) Sketch and finishing.
Whether you're good at drawing or not, it's important to have a visual representation of your concept . So, grab a pencil (or pen), a pad, and get started.
At this point, it's important to start thinking about how many colors you want your design to have. The general rule is that more colors equals a higher cost.
3) Digitize your minimalist t-shirt design idea.
There are two very simple ways to digitize a design to include in your low-cost custom t-shirt :
- Use a scanner (or the one built into a printer)
- Relying on a smartphone app
In the first case, you'll need to scan using an OCR program , often included in your PC's basic software. Once you start scanning, you'll be asked whether you're scanning a document or an image/photo.
After that, you can choose the color scale, format, and resolution of the image. Save the file and you're ready to print.
If you prefer to use your smartphone (with a good camera), just download an app that will do the same job as the scanner. There are many free ones available on the app stores, both for Android and Mac.
A small extra step would be to vectorize the image , so you can resize it without losing quality. To do this, you can use a program like Illustrator or Photoshop.
Search online for a quick guide or YouTube tutorial: you'll see it's not particularly complicated. We're almost there, your affordable, minimalist custom T-shirt is getting closer!
Read also: When to Choose Low-Cost Custom T-Shirts (And When to Avoid Them)
4) Send your image to Burger Print.
We've finally reached the crucial moment: sending your creation to print . On Burger Print , you can create a prototype of your minimalist t-shirt in just a few easy steps.
You'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of affordable custom t-shirts, tank tops, shirts, and sweatshirts . Plus, we have all sizes and colors available.
Use the simulator to position your scanned design on the t-shirt wherever you like:
- Chest
- Sleeves
- Back
At the end of the simulation, you'll receive your quote and can immediately send your super T-shirt with an eye-catching minimal design to print. What are you waiting for? Click here and start creating your affordable custom T-shirt now!
